
Giovanni's Droylsden
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About Giovanni's Droylsden
Giovanni's Droylsden is an Italian restaurant in Manchester, found at 69 Market St and run by one family since it was established in 1999. The kitchen cooks Italian food, and the menu centres on pasta dishes, with pizza also on offer alongside them. The menu has few vegan options, and the team accommodates other dietary requests when guests raise them while ordering. Parking is available on land off New Street, directly opposite the restaurant.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pasta dishes, tiramisu, large portion sizes and garlic mushrooms.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pasta dishes, tiramisu, large portion sizes and garlic mushrooms.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the pasta, with tagliatelle al pollo and rigatoni Alfredo named as standouts, and two pastas shared at a first visit drawing similar enthusiasm. Close behind are the starters of mussels and garlic mushrooms, and the tiramisu and chocolate orange cake, described as "to die for". One reviewer calls it their new favourite pizza place in Manchester. Food is described as tasty, fresh and good quality, with huge portions and reasonable pricing, and several mention the staff as friendly and the service as prompt. One reviewer found the vegan choice limited, though staff were happy to accommodate. Another found the attentiveness a little much, with staff reaching over to collect cutlery and empty glasses before diners had finished. Two reviewers say booking is essential because the place gets very busy. One family meal spanning three generations came on a quiet early Sunday afternoon, when the atmosphere felt subdued but was expected to pick up as the room filled.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the pasta, with tagliatelle al pollo and rigatoni Alfredo named as standouts, and two pastas shared at a first visit drawing similar enthusiasm. Close behind are the starters of mussels and garlic mushrooms, and the tiramisu and chocolate orange cake, described as "to die for". One reviewer calls it their new favourite pizza place in Manchester. Food is described as tasty, fresh and good quality, with huge portions and reasonable pricing, and several mention the staff as friendly and the service as prompt. One reviewer found the vegan choice limited, though staff were happy to accommodate. Another found the attentiveness a little much, with staff reaching over to collect cutlery and empty glasses before diners had finished. Two reviewers say booking is essential because the place gets very busy. One family meal spanning three generations came on a quiet early Sunday afternoon, when the atmosphere felt subdued but was expected to pick up as the room filled.
Featured reviews
- Denton Baker
“Our first time here, we came after hearing many great things about it. At the entrance such a warm welcoming from all the staff, we got two pastas to share and both were amazing, Roxy our waitress was so lovely and attentive. Service, food and atmosphere are all great and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend”
- Anne Goldsbrough
“Really happy we were recommended this place, lovely food and the staff were great! Will definitely return. Thank you.”
- Ellis Allen
“We went in last night, wow. Tagliatelle al pollo fantastic, mussels, fantastic Garlic mushrooms out of this world. The rigatoni Alfredo was soo good! And the main event the tiramisu and Chocolate Orange cake were to die for!”
- Dinoferrington
“Amazing food. Fresh, good quality and very decent portion size. Thank you xx”
- Rebecca Holberry
“Staff very attentive, maybe too attentive. It’s just my personal preference I’d rather be left alone to eat without people constantly reaching over us to collect cutlery or empty glasses. Could have been left until we’d finished.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Established in 1999 family run restaurant with authentic Italian food .”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Italian restaurants near Giovanni's Droylsden
- 1.9 mi
three-course set menu, orange chocolate cake, risotto
- San Remo4.43761.9 mi
ribs, cocktails, steak
- Pinocchio restaurant4.89972.1 mi
spaghetti asparagi aglio e olio, bruschetta, limoncello
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni's Droylsden | 4.8672 | — | pasta dishes, tiramisu, large portion sizes |
| Sapori D'italia Restaurant | 4.6231 | 1.9 mi | three-course set menu, orange chocolate cake, risotto |
| San Remo | 4.4376 | 1.9 mi | ribs, cocktails, steak |
| Pinocchio restaurant | 4.8997 | 2.1 mi | spaghetti asparagi aglio e olio, bruschetta, limoncello |
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